Phantasm II (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Phantasm II is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Don Coscarelli, running about 97 minutes. “The ball is back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike, after his release from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with his old pal Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again. A mysterious, beautiful girl has also become part of Mike's dreams, and they must find her before the Tall Man does.
Who’s in it. Phantasm II stars James Le Gros as Mike, Reggie Bannister as Reggie, Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man and Paula Irvine as Liz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Phantasm II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantasm II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantasm II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantasm II (1988)?
- In US, Phantasm II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantasm II worth watching?
- Phantasm II holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantasm II?
- Phantasm II stars James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine and Samantha Phillips.
- When was Phantasm II released?
- Phantasm II was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.